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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 396.68 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 396.68 and 214.03 is: 295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 396.68 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/396.68 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 396.68 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 84,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901.42/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.27

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